Monthly Archives: June 2023

The Waving Girl, the Myth, Take Two

Posted on June 30, 2023 by gravelyspeaking

GEORGE W. MARTUS MAY 31, 1861 JUNE 24, 1940 FLORENCE M. MARTUS AUG. 7, 1868 FEB. 8. 1943 IN MEMORY OF THE WAVING GIRL AND HER BROTHER, KEEPERS OF THE LIGHT HOUSE ON ELBA ISLAND. SAVH RIVER FOR 35 YRS. … Continue reading →

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The Waving Girl

Posted on June 25, 2023 by gravelyspeaking

GEORGE W. MARTUS MAY 31, 1861 JUNE 24, 1940 FLORENCE M. MARTUS AUG. 7, 1868 FEB. 8. 1943 IN MEMORY OF THE WAVING GIRL AND HER BROTHER, KEEPERS OF THE LIGHT HOUSE ON ELBA ISLAND. SAVH RIVER FOR 35 YRS. … Continue reading →

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Figures in Bronze

Posted on June 17, 2023 by gravelyspeaking

WILLIAM RUEGER SON OF LOUIS AND SABINA RUEGER BORN NOV. 30. 1857 RICHMOND. VA. DIED JUNE 30. 1936 RIGHTEOUS. JUST BELOVED BY ALL DOROTHEA W. VOCKE BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM RUEGER BORN MARCH 10. 1859 VLOTHO GERMANY DIED SEPT. 28. … Continue reading →

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Music Divine

Posted on June 11, 2023 by gravelyspeaking

A white marble figure in classical robes stands in front of the Denapolis Family Tomb in the Metairie Cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana.  She is holding a scroll in one hand and a lyre in the other.  Her head is … Continue reading →

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A Ship’s Captain

Posted on June 8, 2023 by gravelyspeaking

In memory of CAPT. R. A. WAMACK BORN In Prince George Co. Va. Died in Richmond. January 6th, 1870 In the 50th year Of his age. REQUIESCAT IN PACE. According to “the Protection and Relief of American Seaman” document, stating … Continue reading →

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